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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.84, 53.68 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.84, 53.68 and 27.80 is: 41.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.84 : 53.68 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.84/53.68 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.84x = 53.68 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.84x = 1,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.30/35.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.64

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