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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 48.76 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 48.76 and 31.53 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 48.76 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/48.76 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 48.76 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.40/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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