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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.62 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.62 and 19.69 is: 27.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.62 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.62 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.62 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957.54/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.18

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