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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.08, 49.78 and 23.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.08, 49.78 and 23.12 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.08 : 49.78 = 23.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.08/49.78 = 23.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.08x = 49.78 × 23.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.08x = 1,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.91/36.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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