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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 50.97 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 50.97 and 22.40 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 50.97 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/50.97 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 50.97 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.47/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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