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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.45, 60.60 and 27.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.45, 60.60 and 27.59 is: 41.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.45 : 60.60 = 27.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.45/60.60 = 27.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.45x = 60.60 × 27.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.45x = 1,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.98/40.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.34

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