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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.81, 52.23 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.81, 52.23 and 22.06 is: 33.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.81 : 52.23 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.81/52.23 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.81x = 52.23 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.81x = 1,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.92/34.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.09

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