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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 48.80 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 48.80 and 28.96 is: 40.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 48.80 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/48.80 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 48.80 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413.25/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.06

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