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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 49.07 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 49.07 and 27.42 is: 37.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 49.07 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/49.07 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 49.07 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 1,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345.57/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.81

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