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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.58 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.58 and 24.26 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.58 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.58 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.58 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 1,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.97/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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