Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 49.46 and 31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 35.86, 49.46 and 31 is: 42.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
35.86 : 49.46 = 31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
35.86/49.46 = 31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
35.86x = 49.46 × 31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
35.86x = 1,533.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,533.26/35.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42.76
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