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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.35, 50.13 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.35, 50.13 and 22.54 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.35 : 50.13 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.35/50.13 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.35x = 50.13 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.35x = 1,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.93/36.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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