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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 49.28 and 31.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 49.28 and 31.68 is: 43.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 49.28 = 31.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/49.28 = 31.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 49.28 × 31.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.03/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.69

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