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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 49.42 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 49.42 and 32.99 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 49.42 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/49.42 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 49.42 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.16/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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