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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.93 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.93 and 29.19 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.93 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.93 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.93 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.07/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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