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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.26, 49.70 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.26, 49.70 and 35.84 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.26 : 49.70 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.26/49.70 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.26x = 49.70 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.26x = 1,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.25/36.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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