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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.28 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.28 and 22.59 is: 31.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.28 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.28 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.28 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,113.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.12/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.19

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