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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.34, 54.51 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.34, 54.51 and 23.58 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.34 : 54.51 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.34/54.51 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.34x = 54.51 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.34x = 1,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.96/36.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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