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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.68, 51.96 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.68, 51.96 and 23.11 is: 31.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.68 : 51.96 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.68/51.96 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.68x = 51.96 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.68x = 1,200.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.80/37.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.87

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