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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.59, 41.64 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.59, 41.64 and 27.32 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.59 : 41.64 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.59/41.64 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.59x = 41.64 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.59x = 1,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.60/27.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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