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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.81, 49.66 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.81, 49.66 and 34.70 is: 48.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.81 : 49.66 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.81/49.66 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.81x = 49.66 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.81x = 1,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.20/35.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.12

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