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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.83, 59.63 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.83, 59.63 and 27 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.83 : 59.63 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.83/59.63 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.83x = 59.63 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.83x = 1,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.88/39.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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