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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 48.36 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 48.36 and 29.26 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 48.36 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/48.36 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 48.36 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,415.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.01/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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