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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.91, 41.62 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.91, 41.62 and 27.61 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.91 : 41.62 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.91/41.62 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.91x = 41.62 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.91x = 1,149.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.13/27.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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