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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 52.50 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 52.50 and 31.08 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 52.50 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/52.50 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 52.50 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.70/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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