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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.43, 48.80 and 27.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.43, 48.80 and 27.23 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.43 : 48.80 = 27.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.43/48.80 = 27.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.43x = 48.80 × 27.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.43x = 1,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328.69/35.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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