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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.35, 54.46 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.35, 54.46 and 21.87 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.35 : 54.46 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.35/54.46 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.35x = 54.46 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.35x = 1,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.75/36.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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