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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 52.81 and 29.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 52.81 and 29.05 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 52.81 = 29.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/52.81 = 29.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 52.81 × 29.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,534.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.13/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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