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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 49.14 and 28.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 49.14 and 28.26 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 49.14 = 28.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/49.14 = 28.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 49.14 × 28.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.70/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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