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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.79, 55.10 and 23.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.79, 55.10 and 23.23 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.79 : 55.10 = 23.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.79/55.10 = 23.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.79x = 55.10 × 23.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.79x = 1,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.97/36.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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