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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 49.50 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 49.50 and 29.72 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 49.50 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/49.50 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 49.50 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.14/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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