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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.22, 49.99 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.22, 49.99 and 23.95 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.22 : 49.99 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.22/49.99 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.22x = 49.99 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.22x = 1,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.26/36.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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