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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 49.35 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 49.35 and 29.78 is: 40.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 49.35 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/49.35 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 49.35 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.64/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.90

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