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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 48.83 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 48.83 and 23.13 is: 31.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 48.83 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/48.83 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 48.83 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.44/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.90

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