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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 49.28 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 49.28 and 34.01 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 49.28 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/49.28 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 49.28 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.01/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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