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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 48.38 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 48.38 and 23.41 is: 32.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 48.38 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/48.38 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 48.38 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132.38/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.29

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