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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.14 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.14 and 32.52 is: 44.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.14 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.14 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.14 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.03/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.91

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