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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.16, 49.88 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.16, 49.88 and 23.06 is: 31.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.16 : 49.88 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.16/49.88 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.16x = 49.88 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.16x = 1,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.98/36.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.81

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