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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 48.88 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 48.88 and 22.96 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 48.88 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/48.88 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 48.88 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.37/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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