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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.91 and 23.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.91 and 23.13 is: 31.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.91 = 23.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.91 = 23.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.91 × 23.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.47/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.95

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