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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.04 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.04 and 27.38 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.04 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.04 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.04 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.72/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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