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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 53.50 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 53.50 and 29.84 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 53.50 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/53.50 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 53.50 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.44/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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