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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 49.33 and 29.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 49.33 and 29.95 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 49.33 = 29.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/49.33 = 29.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 49.33 × 29.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.43/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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