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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 54.33 and 15.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 54.33 and 15.92 is: 23.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 54.33 = 15.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/54.33 = 15.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 54.33 × 15.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.93/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.87

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