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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 54.69 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 54.69 and 21.35 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 54.69 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/54.69 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 54.69 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.69/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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