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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.59, 50.45 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.59, 50.45 and 23.63 is: 32.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.59 : 50.45 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.59/50.45 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.59x = 50.45 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.59x = 1,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.76/36.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.58

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