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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.69, 54.96 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.69, 54.96 and 23.82 is: 35.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.69 : 54.96 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.69/54.96 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.69x = 54.96 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.69x = 1,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309.15/36.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.68

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