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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 48.48 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 48.48 and 31.74 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 48.48 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/48.48 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 48.48 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.76/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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