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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 53.88 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 53.88 and 29.08 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 53.88 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/53.88 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 53.88 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566.83/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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