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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 54.54 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 54.54 and 35.08 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 54.54 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/54.54 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 54.54 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.13/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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