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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 48.98 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 48.98 and 21.67 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 48.98 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/48.98 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 48.98 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 1,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.40/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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