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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 51 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 51 and 22.94 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 51 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/51 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 51 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169.94/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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