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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 49.50 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 49.50 and 32.04 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 49.50 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/49.50 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 49.50 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585.98/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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