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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 50.08 and 23.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 50.08 and 23.18 is: 31.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 50.08 = 23.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/50.08 = 23.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 50.08 × 23.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 1,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.85/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.99

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