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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 54.36 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 54.36 and 22 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 54.36 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/54.36 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 54.36 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.92/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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