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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 55.76 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 55.76 and 23.69 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 55.76 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/55.76 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 55.76 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320.98/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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