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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 55.10 and 23.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 55.10 and 23.98 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 55.10 = 23.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/55.10 = 23.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 55.10 × 23.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,321.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.30/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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