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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.56 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.56 and 27.24 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.56 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.56 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.56 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.01/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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