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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.65, 54.93 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.65, 54.93 and 21.44 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.65 : 54.93 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.65/54.93 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.65x = 54.93 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.65x = 1,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.42/36.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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