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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.36, 48.84 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.36, 48.84 and 31.28 is: 43.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.36 : 48.84 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.36/48.84 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.36x = 48.84 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.36x = 1,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.72/35.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.20

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