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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.44, 53 and 27.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.44, 53 and 27.36 is: 40.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.44 : 53 = 27.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.44/53 = 27.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.44x = 53 × 27.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.44x = 1,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.08/35.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.92

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