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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 48.89 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 48.89 and 35.59 is: 48.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 48.89 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/48.89 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 48.89 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740.00/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.75

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