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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 53.70 and 31.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 53.70 and 31.01 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 53.70 = 31.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/53.70 = 31.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 53.70 × 31.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.24/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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