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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.64, 51.92 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.64, 51.92 and 22.08 is: 30.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.64 : 51.92 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.64/51.92 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.64x = 51.92 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.64x = 1,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.68/37.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.47

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