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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.76, 53.46 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.76, 53.46 and 27.16 is: 40.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.76 : 53.46 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.76/53.46 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.76x = 53.46 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.76x = 1,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451.94/35.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.60

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