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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.82 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.82 and 27.65 is: 41.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.82 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.82 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.82 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.76/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.50

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