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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.85, 49.48 and 28.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.85, 49.48 and 28.07 is: 38.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.85 : 49.48 = 28.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.85/49.48 = 28.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.85x = 49.48 × 28.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.85x = 1,388.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.83/35.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.74

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