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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.28, 51.47 and 22.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.28, 51.47 and 22.74 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.28 : 51.47 = 22.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.28/51.47 = 22.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.28x = 51.47 × 22.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.28x = 1,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.43/37.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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