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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.72, 49.24 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.72, 49.24 and 29.87 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.72 : 49.24 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.72/49.24 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.72x = 49.24 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.72x = 1,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.80/35.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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