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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 190.92 and 41.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 190.92 and 41.77 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 190.92 = 41.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/190.92 = 41.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 190.92 × 41.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 7,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.73/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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