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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.81, 49.41 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.81, 49.41 and 19.43 is: 26.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.81 : 49.41 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.81/49.41 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.81x = 49.41 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.81x = 960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960.30/35.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.82

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