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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 48.33 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 48.33 and 34.79 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 48.33 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/48.33 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 48.33 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.16/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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