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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.53, 54.85 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.53, 54.85 and 21.33 is: 32.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.53 : 54.85 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.53/54.85 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.53x = 54.85 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.53x = 1,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169.90/36.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.02

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