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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 50.41 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 50.41 and 23.61 is: 32.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 50.41 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/50.41 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 50.41 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.87/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.56

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