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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.32, 48.72 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.32, 48.72 and 22.40 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.32 : 48.72 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.32/48.72 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.32x = 48.72 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.32x = 1,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.33/35.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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