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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 49.55 and 31.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 49.55 and 31.55 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 49.55 = 31.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/49.55 = 31.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 49.55 × 31.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.30/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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