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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 51.44 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 51.44 and 22.70 is: 31.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 51.44 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/51.44 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 51.44 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.70/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.34

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