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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.24, 48.56 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.24, 48.56 and 27.47 is: 37.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.24 : 48.56 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.24/48.56 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.24x = 48.56 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.24x = 1,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333.93/35.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.86

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