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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 54.45 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 54.45 and 35.04 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 54.45 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/54.45 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 54.45 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.93/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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