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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.76 and 29.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.76 and 29.18 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.76 = 29.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.76 = 29.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.76 × 29.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.13/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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