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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 55.06 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 55.06 and 23.74 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 55.06 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/55.06 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 55.06 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.12/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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