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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 48.53 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 48.53 and 27.90 is: 38.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 48.53 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/48.53 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 48.53 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.99/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.55

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