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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 48.72 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 48.72 and 32.86 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 48.72 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/48.72 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 48.72 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 1,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.94/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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