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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 49.07 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 49.07 and 29.06 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 49.07 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/49.07 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 49.07 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425.99/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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