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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.70, 41.60 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.70, 41.60 and 27.08 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.70 : 41.60 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.70/41.60 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.70x = 41.60 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.70x = 1,126.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.53/27.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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