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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 48.59 and 31.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 48.59 and 31.16 is: 42.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 48.59 = 31.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/48.59 = 31.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 48.59 × 31.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.15/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.84

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