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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.99, 49.68 and 28.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.99, 49.68 and 28.20 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.99 : 49.68 = 28.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.99/49.68 = 28.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.99x = 49.68 × 28.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.99x = 1,400.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.98/35.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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