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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39, 58.40 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39, 58.40 and 27.56 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39 : 58.40 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39/58.40 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39x = 58.40 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39x = 1,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.50/39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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