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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.67 and 29.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.67 and 29.20 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.67 = 29.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.67 = 29.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.67 × 29.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.82/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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