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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.20, 55.83 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.20, 55.83 and 23.67 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.20 : 55.83 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.20/55.83 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.20x = 55.83 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.20x = 1,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.50/37.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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