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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.15, 48.56 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.15, 48.56 and 29.07 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.15 : 48.56 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.15/48.56 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.15x = 48.56 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.15x = 1,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.49/35.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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