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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 52.66 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 52.66 and 22.22 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 52.66 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/52.66 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 52.66 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169.84/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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