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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 48.80 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 48.80 and 28.08 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 48.80 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/48.80 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 48.80 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.37/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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