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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.23, 48.82 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.23, 48.82 and 34.79 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.23 : 48.82 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.23/48.82 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.23x = 48.82 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.23x = 1,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.48/35.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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