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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.63, 59.35 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.63, 59.35 and 27.57 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.63 : 59.35 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.63/59.35 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.63x = 59.35 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.63x = 1,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636.28/39.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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