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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.13, 52.56 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.13, 52.56 and 27.44 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.13 : 52.56 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.13/52.56 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.13x = 52.56 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.13x = 1,441.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.98/35.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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