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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 49.52 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 49.52 and 34.90 is: 48.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 49.52 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/49.52 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 49.52 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728.21/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.37

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