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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.22, 55.78 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.22, 55.78 and 22.76 is: 34.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.22 : 55.78 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.22/55.78 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.22x = 55.78 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.22x = 1,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269.55/37.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.11

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