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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.54, 48.94 and 29.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.54, 48.94 and 29.99 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.54 : 48.94 = 29.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.54/48.94 = 29.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.54x = 48.94 × 29.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.54x = 1,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.48/35.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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