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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.09, 58.60 and 27.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.09, 58.60 and 27.70 is: 41.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.09 : 58.60 = 27.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.09/58.60 = 27.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.09x = 58.60 × 27.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.09x = 1,622.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622.93/39.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.52

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