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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 58.74 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 58.74 and 27.80 is: 41.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 58.74 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/58.74 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 58.74 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,632.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.68/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.62

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