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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.91, 55.29 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.91, 55.29 and 35.17 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.91 : 55.29 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.91/55.29 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.91x = 55.29 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.91x = 1,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.55/36.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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