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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36, 49.67 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36, 49.67 and 23.74 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36 : 49.67 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36/49.67 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36x = 49.67 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36x = 1,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.10/36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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