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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.39, 54.26 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.39, 54.26 and 35.07 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.39 : 54.26 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.39/54.26 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.39x = 54.26 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.39x = 1,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902.72/36.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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