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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.82, 55.25 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.82, 55.25 and 23.97 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.82 : 55.25 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.82/55.25 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.82x = 55.25 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.82x = 1,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.34/36.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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