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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.31, 52.63 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.31, 52.63 and 32.71 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.31 : 52.63 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.31/52.63 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.31x = 52.63 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.31x = 1,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.51/35.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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