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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 53.06 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 53.06 and 22.62 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 53.06 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/53.06 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 53.06 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 1,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.22/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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