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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.77, 54.76 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.77, 54.76 and 35.21 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.77 : 54.76 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.77/54.76 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.77x = 54.76 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.77x = 1,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928.10/36.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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