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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.60, 48.92 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.60, 48.92 and 28.31 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.60 : 48.92 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.60/48.92 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.60x = 48.92 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.60x = 1,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.54/35.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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