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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.68, 55.06 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.68, 55.06 and 23.79 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.68 : 55.06 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.68/55.06 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.68x = 55.06 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.68x = 1,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310.16/36.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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