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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 49.49 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 49.49 and 30.37 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 49.49 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/49.49 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 49.49 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502.74/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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