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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 52.44 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 52.44 and 31.52 is: 47.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 52.44 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/52.44 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 52.44 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.91/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.06

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