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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 48.54 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 48.54 and 35.02 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 48.54 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/48.54 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 48.54 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.87/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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