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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 48.70 and 28.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 48.70 and 28.03 is: 38.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 48.70 = 28.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/48.70 = 28.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 48.70 × 28.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,364.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.82/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.72

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