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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 49.14 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 49.14 and 34.80 is: 47.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 49.14 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/49.14 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 49.14 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,710.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.07/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.82

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