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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 53.93 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 53.93 and 22.44 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 53.93 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/53.93 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 53.93 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.81/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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