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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.92, 59.95 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.92, 59.95 and 27.91 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.92 : 59.95 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.92/59.95 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.92x = 59.95 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.92x = 1,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.90/39.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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