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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 56.69 and 27.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 56.69 and 27.96 is: 38.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 56.69 = 27.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/56.69 = 27.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 56.69 × 27.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584.85/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.59

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