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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 49.09 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 49.09 and 21.74 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 49.09 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/49.09 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 49.09 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.50/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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