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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 53.20 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 53.20 and 32.71 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 53.20 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/53.20 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 53.20 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.24/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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