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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.10, 41.12 and 27.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.10, 41.12 and 27.10 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.10 : 41.12 = 27.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.10/41.12 = 27.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.10x = 41.12 × 27.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.10x = 1,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.35/27.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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