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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 48.36 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 48.36 and 22.11 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 48.36 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/48.36 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 48.36 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.24/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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