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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.89, 50.92 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.89, 50.92 and 22.34 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.89 : 50.92 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.89/50.92 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.89x = 50.92 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.89x = 1,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.44/36.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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