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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.20, 48.48 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.20, 48.48 and 28.28 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.20 : 48.48 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.20/48.48 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.20x = 48.48 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.20x = 1,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.01/35.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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