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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 48.98 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 48.98 and 27.32 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 48.98 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/48.98 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 48.98 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,338.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.16/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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