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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 49.73 and 32.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 49.73 and 32.61 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 49.73 = 32.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/49.73 = 32.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 49.73 × 32.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 1,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.78/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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