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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.36 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.36 and 22.67 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.36 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.36 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.36 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.63/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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