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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 49.47 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 49.47 and 22.04 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 49.47 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/49.47 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 49.47 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.99/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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