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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.86, 49.49 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.86, 49.49 and 23.58 is: 32.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.86 : 49.49 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.86/49.49 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.86x = 49.49 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.86x = 1,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.86/35.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.54

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