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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 52.77 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 52.77 and 21.66 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 52.77 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/52.77 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 52.77 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.00/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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