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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.15, 72.09 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.15, 72.09 and 35.28 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.15 : 72.09 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.15/72.09 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.15x = 72.09 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.15x = 2,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543.34/48.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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