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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.98, 51.01 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.98, 51.01 and 23.14 is: 31.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.98 : 51.01 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.98/51.01 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.98x = 51.01 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.98x = 1,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.29/36.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.92

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