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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 53.07 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 53.07 and 27.38 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 53.07 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/53.07 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 53.07 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.06/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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