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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 54.56 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 54.56 and 35.67 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 54.56 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/54.56 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 54.56 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 1,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.16/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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