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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.62, 54.94 and 23.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.62, 54.94 and 23.80 is: 35.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.62 : 54.94 = 23.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.62/54.94 = 23.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.62x = 54.94 × 23.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.62x = 1,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.57/36.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.71

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