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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.97 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.97 and 29.57 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.97 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.97 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.97 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.91/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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