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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.33, 50.13 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.33, 50.13 and 22.52 is: 31.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.33 : 50.13 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.33/50.13 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.33x = 50.13 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.33x = 1,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.68/36.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.07

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