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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 49.70 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 49.70 and 27.76 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 49.70 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/49.70 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 49.70 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.67/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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