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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.58 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.58 and 32.34 is: 44.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.58 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.58 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.58 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.08/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.36

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