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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 53.08 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 53.08 and 22.55 is: 33.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 53.08 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/53.08 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 53.08 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,196.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196.63/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.81

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