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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 49.41 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 49.41 and 28.60 is: 39.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 49.41 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/49.41 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 49.41 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413.13/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.37

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