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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 49.21 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 49.21 and 22.58 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 49.21 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/49.21 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 49.21 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.16/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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