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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.30, 54.46 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.30, 54.46 and 21.86 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.30 : 54.46 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.30/54.46 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.30x = 54.46 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.30x = 1,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.50/36.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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