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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.80 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.80 and 27.20 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.80 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.80 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.80 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436.16/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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