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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.74 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.74 and 29.08 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.74 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.74 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.74 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.76/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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