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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 55.30 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 55.30 and 32.22 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 55.30 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/55.30 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 55.30 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.77/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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