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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.88, 50.90 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.88, 50.90 and 22.32 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.88 : 50.90 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.88/50.90 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.88x = 50.90 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.88x = 1,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135.98/36.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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