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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 53.21 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 53.21 and 22.66 is: 33.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 53.21 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/53.21 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 53.21 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.66/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.95

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