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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 55.77 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 55.77 and 27.48 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 55.77 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/55.77 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 55.77 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 1,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.56/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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