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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 48.79 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 48.79 and 29.28 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 48.79 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/48.79 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 48.79 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.60/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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