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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.21, 49.96 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.21, 49.96 and 22.39 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.21 : 49.96 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.21/49.96 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.21x = 49.96 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.21x = 1,118.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.69/36.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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