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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 48.28 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 48.28 and 31 is: 42.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 48.28 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/48.28 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 48.28 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.68/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.66

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