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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.38 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.38 and 20.51 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.38 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.38 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.38 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.93/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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