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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 55.33 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 55.33 and 35.10 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 55.33 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/55.33 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 55.33 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.08/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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