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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 48.30 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 48.30 and 22.07 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 48.30 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/48.30 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 48.30 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.74/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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