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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 55.29 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 55.29 and 22.43 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 55.29 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/55.29 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 55.29 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,239.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239.88/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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