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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 48.94 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 48.94 and 22.55 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 48.94 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/48.94 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 48.94 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 1,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.48/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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