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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 50.88 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 50.88 and 22.11 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 50.88 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/50.88 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 50.88 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.15/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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