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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 49.56 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 49.56 and 23.65 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 49.56 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/49.56 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 49.56 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.09/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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