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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 54.44 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 54.44 and 22.69 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 54.44 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/54.44 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 54.44 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.44/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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