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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.48, 48.96 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.48, 48.96 and 27.29 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.48 : 48.96 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.48/48.96 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.48x = 48.96 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.48x = 1,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.87/35.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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