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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 49.48 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 49.48 and 27.12 is: 37.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 49.48 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/49.48 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 49.48 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341.90/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.44

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