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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.62, 48.77 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.62, 48.77 and 35.26 is: 48.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.62 : 48.77 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.62/48.77 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.62x = 48.77 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.62x = 1,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719.63/35.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.28

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