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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 49.46 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 49.46 and 21.28 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 49.46 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/49.46 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 49.46 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052.51/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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