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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.64, 50.54 and 23.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.64, 50.54 and 23.72 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.64 : 50.54 = 23.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.64/50.54 = 23.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.64x = 50.54 × 23.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.64x = 1,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.81/36.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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