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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 54.39 and 15.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 54.39 and 15.99 is: 23.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 54.39 = 15.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/54.39 = 15.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 54.39 × 15.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.70/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.97

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