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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 48.62 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 48.62 and 28.27 is: 39.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 48.62 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/48.62 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 48.62 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.37/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.06

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