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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.74, 54.99 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.74, 54.99 and 23.88 is: 35.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.74 : 54.99 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.74/54.99 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.74x = 54.99 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.74x = 1,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313.16/36.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.75

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