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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.03 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.03 and 22.34 is: 33.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.03 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.03 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.03 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.37/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.42

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