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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.93, 53.78 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.93, 53.78 and 27.32 is: 40.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.93 : 53.78 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.93/53.78 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.93x = 53.78 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.93x = 1,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.39/35.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.89

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