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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 50.01 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 50.01 and 23.95 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 50.01 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/50.01 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 50.01 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.49/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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