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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 52.89 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 52.89 and 22.30 is: 33.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 52.89 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/52.89 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 52.89 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 1,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.23/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.41

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