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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.53, 54.71 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.53, 54.71 and 20.46 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.53 : 54.71 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.53/54.71 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.53x = 54.71 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.53x = 1,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.42/36.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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