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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.43, 50.31 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.43, 50.31 and 23.50 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.43 : 50.31 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.43/50.31 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.43x = 50.31 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.43x = 1,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182.29/36.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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