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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 48.99 and 28.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 48.99 and 28.65 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 48.99 = 28.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/48.99 = 28.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 48.99 × 28.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.56/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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