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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 58.74 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 58.74 and 27.19 is: 40.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 58.74 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/58.74 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 58.74 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,597.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.14/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.73

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