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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.36, 51.60 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.36, 51.60 and 23.72 is: 35.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.36 : 51.60 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.36/51.60 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.36x = 51.60 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.36x = 1,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.95/34.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.62

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