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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.19, 54.21 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.19, 54.21 and 22.69 is: 33.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.19 : 54.21 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.19/54.21 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.19x = 54.21 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.19x = 1,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.75/36.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.99

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