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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 49.59 and 30.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 49.59 and 30.85 is: 42.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 49.59 = 30.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/49.59 = 30.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 49.59 × 30.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.85/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.52

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