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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 48.87 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 48.87 and 27.27 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 48.87 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/48.87 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 48.87 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.68/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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