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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 54.32 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 54.32 and 36.73 is: 54.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 54.32 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/54.32 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 54.32 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.17/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.32

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