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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.35, 54.55 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.35, 54.55 and 21.16 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.35 : 54.55 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.35/54.55 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.35x = 54.55 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.35x = 1,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.25/36.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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