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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.98 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.98 and 22.53 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.98 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.98 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.98 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.64/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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