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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 48.75 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 48.75 and 34.12 is: 47.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 48.75 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/48.75 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 48.75 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.35/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.35

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