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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.80, 53.58 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.80, 53.58 and 22.23 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.80 : 53.58 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.80/53.58 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.80x = 53.58 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.80x = 1,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.08/35.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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