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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 48.03 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 48.03 and 34.19 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 48.03 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/48.03 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 48.03 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.96/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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