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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.25 and 19.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.25 and 19.32 is: 26.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.25 = 19.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.25 = 19.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.25 × 19.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951.31/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.66

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