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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 55.14 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 55.14 and 35.40 is: 53.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 55.14 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/55.14 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 55.14 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.96/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.42

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