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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.36 and 29.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.36 and 29.90 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.36 = 29.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.36 = 29.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.36 × 29.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.96/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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