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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.81, 50.77 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.81, 50.77 and 22.25 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.81 : 50.77 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.81/50.77 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.81x = 50.77 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.81x = 1,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.63/36.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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