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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 48.57 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 48.57 and 22.92 is: 31.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 48.57 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/48.57 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 48.57 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.22/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.62

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