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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.61, 41.13 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.61, 41.13 and 27.04 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.61 : 41.13 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.61/41.13 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.61x = 41.13 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.61x = 1,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.16/27.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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