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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.65 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.65 and 22.24 is: 33.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.65 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.65 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.65 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.18/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.30

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