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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 48.51 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 48.51 and 28.35 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 48.51 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/48.51 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 48.51 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 1,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375.26/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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