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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.76 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.76 and 29.13 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.76 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.76 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.76 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.03/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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