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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 53.94 and 27.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 53.94 and 27.31 is: 40.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 53.94 = 27.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/53.94 = 27.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 53.94 × 27.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.86/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.93

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