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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.15, 54.20 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.15, 54.20 and 23.33 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.15 : 54.20 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.15/54.20 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.15x = 54.20 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.15x = 1,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264.49/36.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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