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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.49, 54.71 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.49, 54.71 and 22.05 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.49 : 54.71 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.49/54.71 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.49x = 54.71 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.49x = 1,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.50/36.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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