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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.03, 52.46 and 27.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.03, 52.46 and 27.39 is: 41.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.03 : 52.46 = 27.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.03/52.46 = 27.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.03x = 52.46 × 27.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.03x = 1,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.85/35.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.01

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