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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.65, 54.95 and 23.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.65, 54.95 and 23.78 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.65 : 54.95 = 23.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.65/54.95 = 23.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.65x = 54.95 × 23.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.65x = 1,306.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.73/36.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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