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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.36 and 23.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.36 and 23.49 is: 32.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.36 = 23.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.36 = 23.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.36 × 23.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.47/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.41

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