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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 49.17 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 49.17 and 32.86 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 49.17 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/49.17 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 49.17 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.73/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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