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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.57, 49.08 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.57, 49.08 and 27.38 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.57 : 49.08 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.57/49.08 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.57x = 49.08 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.57x = 1,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.57/35.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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