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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.81, 61.09 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.81, 61.09 and 27.94 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.81 : 61.09 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.81/61.09 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.81x = 61.09 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.81x = 1,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.85/40.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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