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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 48.40 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 48.40 and 28.20 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 48.40 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/48.40 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 48.40 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.72/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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