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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 54.72 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 54.72 and 35.94 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 54.72 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/54.72 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 54.72 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.64/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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