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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.38 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.38 and 23.37 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.38 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.38 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.38 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270.74/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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