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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.58, 49.15 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.58, 49.15 and 27.44 is: 37.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.58 : 49.15 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.58/49.15 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.58x = 49.15 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.58x = 1,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348.65/35.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.90

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