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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 59.82 and 27.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 59.82 and 27.06 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 59.82 = 27.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/59.82 = 27.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 59.82 × 27.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 1,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.73/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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