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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.65, 53.38 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.65, 53.38 and 22.11 is: 33.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.65 : 53.38 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.65/53.38 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.65x = 53.38 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.65x = 1,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.23/35.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.11

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