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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.53, 50.42 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.53, 50.42 and 22.70 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.53 : 50.42 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.53/50.42 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.53x = 50.42 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.53x = 1,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.56/36.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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