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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.41 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.41 and 23.42 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.41 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.41 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.41 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.43/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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