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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.65, 49.10 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.65, 49.10 and 29.46 is: 40.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.65 : 49.10 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.65/49.10 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.65x = 49.10 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.65x = 1,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.49/35.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.57

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