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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 53.37 and 29.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 53.37 and 29.88 is: 44.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 53.37 = 29.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/53.37 = 29.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 53.37 × 29.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 1,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.55/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.81

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