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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.12, 58.60 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.12, 58.60 and 27.68 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.12 : 58.60 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.12/58.60 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.12x = 58.60 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.12x = 1,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622.05/39.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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