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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.23, 54.39 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.23, 54.39 and 22.67 is: 34.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.23 : 54.39 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.23/54.39 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.23x = 54.39 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.23x = 1,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232.75/36.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.03

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