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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.50, 54.78 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.50, 54.78 and 16.22 is: 24.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.50 : 54.78 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.50/54.78 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.50x = 54.78 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.50x = 888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.61/36.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.35

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