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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.53, 48.98 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.53, 48.98 and 29.71 is: 40.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.53 : 48.98 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.53/48.98 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.53x = 48.98 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.53x = 1,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.95/35.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.96

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