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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 54.96 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 54.96 and 35.52 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 54.96 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/54.96 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 54.96 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,952.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952.18/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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