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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.40 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.40 and 27.44 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.40 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.40 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.40 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657.38/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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