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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.82, 53.74 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.82, 53.74 and 22.98 is: 34.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.82 : 53.74 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.82/53.74 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.82x = 53.74 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.82x = 1,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.95/35.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.48

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