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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.67, 49.21 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.67, 49.21 and 27.48 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.67 : 49.21 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.67/49.21 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.67x = 49.21 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.67x = 1,352.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.29/35.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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