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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 49.95 and 23.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 49.95 and 23.93 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 49.95 = 23.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/49.95 = 23.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 49.95 × 23.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,195.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.30/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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