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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.60 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.60 and 27.52 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.60 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.60 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.60 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 1,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.83/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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