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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 48.37 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 48.37 and 22.60 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 48.37 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/48.37 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 48.37 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.92/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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