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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 27.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 59.91 and 27.10 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 59.91 = 27.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/59.91 = 27.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 59.91 × 27.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.26/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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