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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.02 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.02 and 34.18 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.02 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.02 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.02 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675.50/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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