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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.60 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.60 and 27.52 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.60 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.60 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.60 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.55/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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