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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.90, 59.64 and 27.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.90, 59.64 and 27.90 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.90 : 59.64 = 27.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.90/59.64 = 27.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.90x = 59.64 × 27.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.90x = 1,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.96/39.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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