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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.01, 53.92 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.01, 53.92 and 22.44 is: 33.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.01 : 53.92 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.01/53.92 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.01x = 53.92 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.01x = 1,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.96/36.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.60

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