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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.95, 36.10 and 23.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.95, 36.10 and 23.92 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.95 : 36.10 = 23.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.95/36.10 = 23.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.95x = 36.10 × 23.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.95x = 863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.51/23.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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