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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.26 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.26 and 34.97 is: 48.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.26 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.26 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.26 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.75/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.16

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