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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.14, 49.58 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.14, 49.58 and 35.14 is: 48.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.14 : 49.58 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.14/49.58 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.14x = 49.58 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.14x = 1,742.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.24/36.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.21

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