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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.28, 54.40 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.28, 54.40 and 22.76 is: 34.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.28 : 54.40 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.28/54.40 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.28x = 54.40 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.28x = 1,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.14/36.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.13

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