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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 48.44 and 23.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 48.44 and 23.48 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 48.44 = 23.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/48.44 = 23.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 48.44 × 23.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.01/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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