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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 49.44 and 23.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 49.44 and 23.56 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 49.44 = 23.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/49.44 = 23.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 49.44 × 23.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.81/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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