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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.31, 58.90 and 27.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.31, 58.90 and 27.88 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.31 : 58.90 = 27.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.31/58.90 = 27.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.31x = 58.90 × 27.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.31x = 1,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.70/39.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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