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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 49.03 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 49.03 and 22.61 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 49.03 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/49.03 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 49.03 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.27/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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