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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 52.58 and 12.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 52.58 and 12.22 is: 18.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 52.58 = 12.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/52.58 = 12.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 52.58 × 12.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642.72/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.34

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