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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 49.28 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 49.28 and 27.60 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 49.28 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/49.28 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 49.28 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360.13/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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