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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.72 and 28.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.72 and 28.10 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.72 = 28.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.72 = 28.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.72 × 28.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369.03/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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