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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 52.53 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 52.53 and 27.45 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 52.53 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/52.53 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 52.53 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.95/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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