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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 41.02 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 41.02 and 27.20 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 41.02 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/41.02 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 41.02 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 1,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.74/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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