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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.63, 55.04 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.63, 55.04 and 23.81 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.63 : 55.04 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.63/55.04 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.63x = 55.04 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.63x = 1,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.11/36.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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