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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.90, 40.10 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.90, 40.10 and 27.90 is: 40.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.90 : 40.10 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.90/40.10 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.90x = 40.10 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.90x = 1,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.65/27.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.10

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