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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 50.90 and 23.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 50.90 and 23.97 is: 33.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 50.90 = 23.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/50.90 = 23.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 50.90 × 23.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.95/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.05

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