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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 48.40 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 48.40 and 22.12 is: 30.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 48.40 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/48.40 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 48.40 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.61/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.52

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