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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 52.65 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 52.65 and 22.94 is: 34.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 52.65 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/52.65 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 52.65 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207.53/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.39

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