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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.67 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.67 and 29.46 is: 43.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.67 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.67 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.67 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.12/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.99

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