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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.89 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.89 and 24.50 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.89 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.89 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.89 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.81/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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