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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 52.65 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 52.65 and 29.04 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 52.65 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/52.65 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 52.65 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.96/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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