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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.74 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.74 and 35.12 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.74 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.74 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.74 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.43/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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