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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 48.56 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 48.56 and 22.26 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 48.56 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/48.56 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 48.56 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.95/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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