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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 53.16 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 53.16 and 27.84 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 53.16 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/53.16 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 53.16 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.33/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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