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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.52 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.52 and 31.84 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.52 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.52 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.52 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576.72/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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