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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 55.51 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 55.51 and 23.51 is: 35.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 55.51 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/55.51 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 55.51 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.90/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.29

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