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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.21, 48.60 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.21, 48.60 and 27.01 is: 37.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.21 : 48.60 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.21/48.60 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.21x = 48.60 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.21x = 1,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.69/35.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.28

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