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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 48.83 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 48.83 and 31.59 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 48.83 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/48.83 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 48.83 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.47/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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