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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 53.36 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 53.36 and 22.05 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 53.36 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/53.36 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 53.36 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176.78/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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