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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.27, 48.78 and 31.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.27, 48.78 and 31.63 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.27 : 48.78 = 31.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.27/48.78 = 31.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.27x = 48.78 × 31.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.27x = 1,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.51/35.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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