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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.46, 54.62 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.46, 54.62 and 35.80 is: 53.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.46 : 54.62 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.46/54.62 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.46x = 54.62 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.46x = 1,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.40/36.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.63

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