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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 48.33 and 29.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 48.33 and 29.53 is: 40.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 48.33 = 29.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/48.33 = 29.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 48.33 × 29.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427.17/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.70

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