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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 48.93 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 48.93 and 29.65 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 48.93 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/48.93 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 48.93 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 1,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.77/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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