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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 48.60 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 48.60 and 27.09 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 48.60 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/48.60 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 48.60 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,316.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316.57/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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