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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.84 and 29.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.84 and 29.27 is: 40.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.84 = 29.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.84 = 29.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.84 × 29.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.30/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.36

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