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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.61 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.61 and 24.89 is: 34.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.61 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.61 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.61 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.61/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.34

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