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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.77, 50.71 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.77, 50.71 and 22.76 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.77 : 50.71 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.77/50.71 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.77x = 50.71 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.77x = 1,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.09/36.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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