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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 54.89 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 54.89 and 34.22 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 54.89 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/54.89 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 54.89 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.34/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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