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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 55.03 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 55.03 and 35.02 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 55.03 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/55.03 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 55.03 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.15/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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