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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.45, 48.96 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.45, 48.96 and 28.22 is: 38.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.45 : 48.96 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.45/48.96 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.45x = 48.96 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.45x = 1,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381.77/35.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.98

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