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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 53.42 and 29.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 53.42 and 29.86 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 53.42 = 29.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/53.42 = 29.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 53.42 × 29.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.33/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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