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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 54.13 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 54.13 and 35.10 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 54.13 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/54.13 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 54.13 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900.22/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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