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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.01, 61.53 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.01, 61.53 and 27.51 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.01 : 61.53 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.01/61.53 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.01x = 61.53 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.01x = 1,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692.69/41.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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