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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 52.65 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 52.65 and 31.50 is: 47.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 52.65 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/52.65 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 52.65 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658.48/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.13

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