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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.83, 52.20 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.83, 52.20 and 22.28 is: 30.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.83 : 52.20 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.83/52.20 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.83x = 52.20 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.83x = 1,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.90/37.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.74

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