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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 48.29 and 21.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 48.29 and 21.20 is: 29.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 48.29 = 21.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/48.29 = 21.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 48.29 × 21.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.75/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.25

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