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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.74, 49.35 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.74, 49.35 and 28.50 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.74 : 49.35 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.74/49.35 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.74x = 49.35 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.74x = 1,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406.23/35.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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