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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.80 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.80 and 29.55 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.80 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.80 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.80 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.89/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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