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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 48.42 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 48.42 and 28.29 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 48.42 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/48.42 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 48.42 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.80/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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