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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.85 and 31.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.85 and 31.97 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.85 = 31.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.85 = 31.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.85 × 31.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689.61/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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