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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 52.90 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 52.90 and 22.46 is: 33.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 52.90 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/52.90 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 52.90 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188.13/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.68

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