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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 49.64 and 24.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 49.64 and 24.94 is: 34.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 49.64 = 24.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/49.64 = 24.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 49.64 × 24.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 1,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.02/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.40

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