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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.23, 51.36 and 23.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.23, 51.36 and 23.43 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.23 : 51.36 = 23.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.23/51.36 = 23.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.23x = 51.36 × 23.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.23x = 1,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203.36/37.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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