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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.40, 48.86 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.40, 48.86 and 23.15 is: 31.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.40 : 48.86 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.40/48.86 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.40x = 48.86 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.40x = 1,130.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130.75/35.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.94

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