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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.85, 55.17 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.85, 55.17 and 23.29 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.85 : 55.17 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.85/55.17 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.85x = 55.17 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.85x = 1,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.91/36.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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