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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.09, 48.42 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.09, 48.42 and 29.93 is: 41.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.09 : 48.42 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.09/48.42 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.09x = 48.42 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.09x = 1,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.21/35.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.30

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