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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.63, 49.19 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.63, 49.19 and 22.71 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.63 : 49.19 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.63/49.19 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.63x = 49.19 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.63x = 1,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.10/35.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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