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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 48.75 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 48.75 and 35.12 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 48.75 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/48.75 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 48.75 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.86/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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