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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 48.52 and 31.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 48.52 and 31.26 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 48.52 = 31.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/48.52 = 31.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 48.52 × 31.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,516.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.74/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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