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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.26 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.26 and 23.99 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.26 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.26 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.26 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.57/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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