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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 48.50 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 48.50 and 22.21 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 48.50 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/48.50 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 48.50 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.19/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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