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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 48.83 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 48.83 and 27.96 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 48.83 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/48.83 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 48.83 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365.36/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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