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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.04, 51.11 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.04, 51.11 and 22.47 is: 31.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.04 : 51.11 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.04/51.11 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.04x = 51.11 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.04x = 1,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148.33/37.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.01

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