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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.90, 49.36 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.90, 49.36 and 23.88 is: 35.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.90 : 49.36 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.90/49.36 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.90x = 49.36 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.90x = 1,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.72/32.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.83

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