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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.77, 49.36 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.77, 49.36 and 22.65 is: 31.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.77 : 49.36 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.77/49.36 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.77x = 49.36 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.77x = 1,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.00/35.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.26

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