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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.66, 59.39 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.66, 59.39 and 27.51 is: 41.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.66 : 59.39 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.66/59.39 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.66x = 59.39 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.66x = 1,633.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.90/39.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.20

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