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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.51 and 28.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.51 and 28.76 is: 39.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.51 = 28.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.51 = 28.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.51 × 28.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.15/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.59

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