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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 49.70 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 49.70 and 29.87 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 49.70 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/49.70 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 49.70 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.74/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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