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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.37 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.37 and 27.66 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.37 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.37 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.37 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.35/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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