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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.96, 50.99 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.96, 50.99 and 22.21 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.96 : 50.99 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.96/50.99 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.96x = 50.99 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.96x = 1,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132.49/36.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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