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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 49.34 and 23.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 49.34 and 23.46 is: 32.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 49.34 = 23.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/49.34 = 23.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 49.34 × 23.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.52/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.37

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