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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.88 and 23.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.88 and 23.14 is: 31.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.88 = 23.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.88 = 23.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.88 × 23.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,131.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.08/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.93

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