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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 50.91 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 50.91 and 23.06 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 50.91 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/50.91 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 50.91 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173.98/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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