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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.61, 56.47 and 23.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.61, 56.47 and 23.99 is: 36.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.61 : 56.47 = 23.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.61/56.47 = 23.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.61x = 56.47 × 23.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.61x = 1,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.46/37.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.01

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