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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.47, 56.22 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.47, 56.22 and 22.26 is: 33.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.47 : 56.22 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.47/56.22 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.47x = 56.22 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.47x = 1,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251.46/37.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.40

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