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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.29, 54.39 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.29, 54.39 and 12.22 is: 18.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.29 : 54.39 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.29/54.39 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.29x = 54.39 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.29x = 664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664.65/36.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.32

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