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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 41 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 41 and 27.14 is: 37.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 41 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/41 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 41 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112.74/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.39

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