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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 55.65 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 55.65 and 22.64 is: 33.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 55.65 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/55.65 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 55.65 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259.92/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.96

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