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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 41.26 and 27.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 41.26 and 27.63 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 41.26 = 27.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/41.26 = 27.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 41.26 × 27.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 1,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.01/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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