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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.47, 48.96 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.47, 48.96 and 21.66 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.47 : 48.96 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.47/48.96 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.47x = 48.96 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.47x = 1,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.47/35.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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