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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 49.88 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 49.88 and 23.88 is: 32.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 49.88 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/49.88 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 49.88 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.02/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.93

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