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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.93, 36.11 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.93, 36.11 and 23.93 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.93 : 36.11 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.93/36.11 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.93x = 36.11 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.93x = 864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.11/23.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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