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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.18, 48.51 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.18, 48.51 and 22.23 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.18 : 48.51 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.18/48.51 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.18x = 48.51 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.18x = 1,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.38/35.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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