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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 53.10 and 29.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 53.10 and 29.76 is: 44.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 53.10 = 29.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/53.10 = 29.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 53.10 × 29.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.26/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.72

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