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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35, 48.30 and 31.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35, 48.30 and 31.90 is: 44.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35 : 48.30 = 31.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35/48.30 = 31.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35x = 48.30 × 31.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35x = 1,540.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.53/35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.02

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