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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 49.42 and 28.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 49.42 and 28.94 is: 39.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 49.42 = 28.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/49.42 = 28.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 49.42 × 28.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.21/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.92

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