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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 48.90 and 31.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 48.90 and 31.38 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 48.90 = 31.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/48.90 = 31.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 48.90 × 31.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.24/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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