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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 49.63 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 49.63 and 23.05 is: 31.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 49.63 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/49.63 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 49.63 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.97/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.79

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