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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.01, 58.73 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.01, 58.73 and 27.07 is: 40.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.01 : 58.73 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.01/58.73 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.01x = 58.73 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.01x = 1,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.82/39.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.75

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