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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.91, 49.41 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.91, 49.41 and 35.28 is: 48.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.91 : 49.41 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.91/49.41 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.91x = 49.41 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.91x = 1,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743.18/35.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.54

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