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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 49.74 and 28.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 49.74 and 28.74 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 49.74 = 28.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/49.74 = 28.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 49.74 × 28.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.53/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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