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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.66, 51.98 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.66, 51.98 and 22.91 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.66 : 51.98 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.66/51.98 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.66x = 51.98 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.66x = 1,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.75/37.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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