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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.91, 49.50 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.91, 49.50 and 28.17 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.91 : 49.50 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.91/49.50 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.91x = 49.50 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.91x = 1,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394.42/35.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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