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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 49.07 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 49.07 and 21 is: 28.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 49.07 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/49.07 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 49.07 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 1,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030.52/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.98

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