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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 48.85 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 48.85 and 22.47 is: 31.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 48.85 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/48.85 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 48.85 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,097.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.66/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.00

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