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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 51.07 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 51.07 and 23.89 is: 32.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 51.07 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/51.07 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 51.07 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.06/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.99

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