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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 48.97 and 31.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 48.97 and 31.50 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 48.97 = 31.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/48.97 = 31.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 48.97 × 31.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.56/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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