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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 49.08 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 49.08 and 23.29 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 49.08 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/49.08 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 49.08 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.07/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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