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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 53.90 and 31.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 53.90 and 31.96 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 53.90 = 31.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/53.90 = 31.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 53.90 × 31.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.64/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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