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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.26, 55.90 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.26, 55.90 and 22.14 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.26 : 55.90 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.26/55.90 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.26x = 55.90 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.26x = 1,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.74/37.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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