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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.81, 55.19 and 23.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.81, 55.19 and 23.95 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.81 : 55.19 = 23.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.81/55.19 = 23.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.81x = 55.19 × 23.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.81x = 1,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.52/36.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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