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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.51, 59.49 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.51, 59.49 and 27.57 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.51 : 59.49 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.51/59.49 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.51x = 59.49 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.51x = 1,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.14/39.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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