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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 40.68 and 27.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 40.68 and 27.10 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 40.68 = 27.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/40.68 = 27.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 40.68 × 27.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 1,102.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.43/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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