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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.57, 50.44 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.57, 50.44 and 22.74 is: 31.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.57 : 50.44 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.57/50.44 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.57x = 50.44 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.57x = 1,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.89/36.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.36

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