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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.44, 54.62 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.44, 54.62 and 21.23 is: 31.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.44 : 54.62 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.44/54.62 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.44x = 54.62 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.44x = 1,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.58/36.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.82

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