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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.05, 58.62 and 27.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.05, 58.62 and 27.71 is: 41.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.05 : 58.62 = 27.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.05/58.62 = 27.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.05x = 58.62 × 27.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.05x = 1,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.39/39.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.60

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