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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 49.10 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 49.10 and 23.94 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 49.10 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/49.10 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 49.10 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 1,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.45/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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