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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 48.56 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 48.56 and 31.52 is: 43.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 48.56 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/48.56 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 48.56 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 1,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.61/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.48

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