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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.13, 49.85 and 22.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.13, 49.85 and 22.31 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.13 : 49.85 = 22.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.13/49.85 = 22.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.13x = 49.85 × 22.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.13x = 1,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.15/36.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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