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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.26 and 24.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.26 and 24.82 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.26 = 24.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.26 = 24.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.26 × 24.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.69/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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