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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 50.73 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 50.73 and 22.23 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 50.73 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/50.73 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 50.73 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,127.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.73/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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