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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.29, 48.93 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.29, 48.93 and 34.04 is: 47.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.29 : 48.93 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.29/48.93 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.29x = 48.93 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.29x = 1,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.67/35.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.19

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