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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 53.75 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 53.75 and 27.27 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 53.75 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/53.75 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 53.75 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.83/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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