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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 55.58 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 55.58 and 35.35 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 55.58 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/55.58 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 55.58 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964.44/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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