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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.10, 48.42 and 28.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.10, 48.42 and 28.55 is: 39.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.10 : 48.42 = 28.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.10/48.42 = 28.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.10x = 48.42 × 28.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.10x = 1,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.39/35.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.38

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