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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 48.92 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 48.92 and 22.35 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 48.92 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/48.92 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 48.92 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 1,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.25/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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