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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.59, 53.32 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.59, 53.32 and 27.08 is: 40.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.59 : 53.32 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.59/53.32 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.59x = 53.32 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.59x = 1,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.91/35.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.57

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