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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 54.98 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 54.98 and 35.82 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 54.98 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/54.98 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 54.98 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.20/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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