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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.19, 48.55 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.19, 48.55 and 19.64 is: 27.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.19 : 48.55 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.19/48.55 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.19x = 48.55 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.19x = 953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953.70/35.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.10

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