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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.07, 58.52 and 27.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.07, 58.52 and 27.67 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.07 : 58.52 = 27.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.07/58.52 = 27.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.07x = 58.52 × 27.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.07x = 1,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.13/39.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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