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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.92, 49.48 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.92, 49.48 and 27.72 is: 38.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.92 : 49.48 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.92/49.48 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.92x = 49.48 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.92x = 1,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.59/35.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.18

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