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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 61.09 and 27.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 61.09 and 27.19 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 61.09 = 27.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/61.09 = 27.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 61.09 × 27.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.04/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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