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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.38, 48.77 and 28.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.38, 48.77 and 28.80 is: 39.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.38 : 48.77 = 28.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.38/48.77 = 28.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.38x = 48.77 × 28.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.38x = 1,404.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404.43/35.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.70

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