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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.70 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.70 and 27.12 is: 40.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.70 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.70 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.70 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429.22/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.65

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