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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.70, 49.20 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.70, 49.20 and 27.49 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.70 : 49.20 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.70/49.20 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.70x = 49.20 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.70x = 1,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352.51/35.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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