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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.66, 49.19 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.66, 49.19 and 29.52 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.66 : 49.19 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.66/49.19 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.66x = 49.19 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.66x = 1,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.94/35.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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