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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 48.33 and 28.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 48.33 and 28.16 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 48.33 = 28.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/48.33 = 28.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 48.33 × 28.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360.73/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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