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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 54.46 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 54.46 and 16.01 is: 24.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 54.46 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/54.46 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 54.46 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 871.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.90/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.03

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