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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.23 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.23 and 28.11 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.23 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.23 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.23 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.75/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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