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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 48.32 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 48.32 and 21.22 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 48.32 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/48.32 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 48.32 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025.12/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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