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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 53.85 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 53.85 and 29.74 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 53.85 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/53.85 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 53.85 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.25/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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