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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 49.10 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 49.10 and 28.17 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 49.10 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/49.10 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 49.10 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 1,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.01/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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