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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 50.90 and 23.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 50.90 and 23.07 is: 31.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 50.90 = 23.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/50.90 = 23.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 50.90 × 23.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.26/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.84

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