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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.61, 49.17 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.61, 49.17 and 27.34 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.61 : 49.17 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.61/49.17 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.61x = 49.17 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.61x = 1,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.29/35.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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