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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.38, 50.22 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.38, 50.22 and 23.46 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.38 : 50.22 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.38/50.22 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.38x = 50.22 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.38x = 1,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.16/36.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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