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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 41.34 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 41.34 and 27.50 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 41.34 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/41.34 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 41.34 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 1,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.75/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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