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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 49.29 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 49.29 and 27.96 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 49.29 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/49.29 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 49.29 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378.15/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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