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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 53.84 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 53.84 and 29.19 is: 43.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 53.84 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/53.84 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 53.84 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.59/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.81

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