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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 48.95 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 48.95 and 29.34 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 48.95 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/48.95 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 48.95 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.05/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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