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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 49.13 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 49.13 and 29.07 is: 40.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 49.13 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/49.13 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 49.13 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.06/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.09

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