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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 48.61 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 48.61 and 22.95 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 48.61 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/48.61 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 48.61 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.60/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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