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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.38, 54.96 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.38, 54.96 and 35.04 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.38 : 54.96 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.38/54.96 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.38x = 54.96 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.38x = 1,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.80/36.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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