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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 55.35 and 23.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 55.35 and 23.36 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 55.35 = 23.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/55.35 = 23.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 55.35 × 23.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.70/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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