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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 52.46 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 52.46 and 27.79 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 52.46 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/52.46 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 52.46 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.86/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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