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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.99, 55.41 and 22.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.99, 55.41 and 22.51 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.99 : 55.41 = 22.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.99/55.41 = 22.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.99x = 55.41 × 22.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.99x = 1,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.28/36.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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