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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.86, 50.90 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.86, 50.90 and 30.22 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.86 : 50.90 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.86/50.90 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.86x = 50.90 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.86x = 1,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.20/36.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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