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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 48.46 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 48.46 and 27.80 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 48.46 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/48.46 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 48.46 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.19/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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