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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 48.76 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 48.76 and 27.97 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 48.76 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/48.76 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 48.76 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.82/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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