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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 48.68 and 28.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 48.68 and 28.78 is: 39.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 48.68 = 28.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/48.68 = 28.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 48.68 × 28.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.01/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.64

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