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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 54.26 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 54.26 and 22.70 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 54.26 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/54.26 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 54.26 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 1,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.32/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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