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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.89, 52.23 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.89, 52.23 and 22.05 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.89 : 52.23 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.89/52.23 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.89x = 52.23 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.89x = 1,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.67/34.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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