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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.73, 54.71 and 35.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.73, 54.71 and 35.53 is: 52.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.73 : 54.71 = 35.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.73/54.71 = 35.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.73x = 54.71 × 35.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.73x = 1,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.67/36.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.92

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