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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 48.57 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 48.57 and 22.95 is: 31.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 48.57 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/48.57 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 48.57 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 1,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.60/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.66

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