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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.52, 48.97 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.52, 48.97 and 29.31 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.52 : 48.97 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.52/48.97 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.52x = 48.97 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.52x = 1,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.31/35.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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