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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.49, 59.20 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.49, 59.20 and 27.43 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.49 : 59.20 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.49/59.20 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.49x = 59.20 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.49x = 1,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.64/39.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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