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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.81 and 29.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.81 and 29.45 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.81 = 29.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.81 = 29.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.81 × 29.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,555.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.25/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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