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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.46, 48.96 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.46, 48.96 and 28.56 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.46 : 48.96 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.46/48.96 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.46x = 48.96 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.46x = 1,398.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.30/35.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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