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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.36, 48.80 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.36, 48.80 and 19.83 is: 27.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.36 : 48.80 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.36/48.80 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.36x = 48.80 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.36x = 967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.70/35.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.36

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