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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 48.90 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 48.90 and 28.11 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 48.90 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/48.90 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 48.90 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.87/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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