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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 53.60 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 53.60 and 22.24 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 53.60 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/53.60 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 53.60 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192.02/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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