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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.87 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.87 and 34.62 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.87 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.87 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.87 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.50/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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