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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.34, 54.24 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.34, 54.24 and 35.26 is: 52.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.34 : 54.24 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.34/54.24 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.34x = 54.24 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.34x = 1,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.50/36.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.63

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