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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 48.36 and 31.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 48.36 and 31.42 is: 43.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 48.36 = 31.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/48.36 = 31.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 48.36 × 31.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.47/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.39

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