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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.72 and 31.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.72 and 31.64 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.72 = 31.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.72 = 31.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.72 × 31.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.50/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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