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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 54 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 54 and 22.44 is: 33.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 54 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/54 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 54 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.76/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.72

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