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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.36, 52.75 and 29.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.36, 52.75 and 29.69 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.36 : 52.75 = 29.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.36/52.75 = 29.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.36x = 52.75 × 29.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.36x = 1,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.15/35.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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