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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 49.44 and 28.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 49.44 and 28.59 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 49.44 = 28.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/49.44 = 28.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 49.44 × 28.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 1,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413.49/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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