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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 48.48 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 48.48 and 27.87 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 48.48 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/48.48 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 48.48 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.14/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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