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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 52.59 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 52.59 and 27.88 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 52.59 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/52.59 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 52.59 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.21/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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