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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.68, 49.27 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.68, 49.27 and 27.52 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.68 : 49.27 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.68/49.27 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.68x = 49.27 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.68x = 1,355.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355.53/35.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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