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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.18 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.18 and 27.06 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.18 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.18 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.18 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330.81/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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