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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.08 and 31.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.08 and 31.41 is: 43.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.08 = 31.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.08 = 31.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.08 × 31.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.04/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.08

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