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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.32 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.32 and 24.85 is: 34.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.32 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.32 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.32 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.36/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.25

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