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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.22, 49.88 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.22, 49.88 and 33.78 is: 46.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.22 : 49.88 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.22/49.88 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.22x = 49.88 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.22x = 1,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.95/36.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.52

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