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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.41, 51.59 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.41, 51.59 and 22.85 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.41 : 51.59 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.41/51.59 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.41x = 51.59 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.41x = 1,178.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.57/37.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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