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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 41.06 and 27.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 41.06 and 27.34 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 41.06 = 27.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/41.06 = 27.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 41.06 × 27.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 1,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.58/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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