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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.87 and 41.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.87 and 41.75 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.87 = 41.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.87 = 41.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.87 × 41.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 7,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,968.61/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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