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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.81 and 14.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.81 and 14.39 is: 21.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.81 = 14.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.81 = 14.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.81 × 14.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.79/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.57

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