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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.17 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.17 and 27.56 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.17 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.17 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.17 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.65/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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