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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.55, 55.17 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.55, 55.17 and 35.28 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.55 : 55.17 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.55/55.17 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.55x = 55.17 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.55x = 1,946.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.22/36.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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