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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.80 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.80 and 31.50 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.80 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.80 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.80 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.20/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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