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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.07, 52.63 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.07, 52.63 and 27.48 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.07 : 52.63 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.07/52.63 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.07x = 52.63 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.07x = 1,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446.27/35.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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