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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.56, 49.03 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.56, 49.03 and 23.27 is: 32.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.56 : 49.03 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.56/49.03 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.56x = 49.03 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.56x = 1,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.99/35.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.09

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