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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.75, 59.76 and 27.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.75, 59.76 and 27.81 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.75 : 59.76 = 27.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.75/59.76 = 27.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.75x = 59.76 × 27.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.75x = 1,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.93/39.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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