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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.01, 52.59 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.01, 52.59 and 27.42 is: 41.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.01 : 52.59 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.01/52.59 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.01x = 52.59 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.01x = 1,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.02/35.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.19

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