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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 48.99 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 48.99 and 27.75 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 48.99 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/48.99 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 48.99 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.47/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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