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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.72, 53.55 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.72, 53.55 and 27.22 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.72 : 53.55 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.72/53.55 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.72x = 53.55 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.72x = 1,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457.50/35.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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