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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.31 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.31 and 27.18 is: 37.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.31 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.31 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.31 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 1,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.81/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.54

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