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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.86 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.86 and 36.86 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.86 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.86 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.86 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 2,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.00/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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