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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.55, 50.43 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.55, 50.43 and 23.61 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.55 : 50.43 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.55/50.43 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.55x = 50.43 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.55x = 1,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.40/36.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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