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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 52.68 and 29.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 52.68 and 29.04 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 52.68 = 29.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/52.68 = 29.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 52.68 × 29.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.83/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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