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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 52.78 and 36.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 52.78 and 36.22 is: 50.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 52.78 = 36.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/52.78 = 36.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 52.78 × 36.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,911.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911.69/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.24

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