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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.55 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.55 and 29.94 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.55 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.55 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.55 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.20/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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