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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 48.75 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 48.75 and 29.26 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 48.75 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/48.75 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 48.75 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426.54/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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