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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.91, 49.36 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.91, 49.36 and 28.99 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.91 : 49.36 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.91/49.36 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.91x = 49.36 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.91x = 1,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.95/35.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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