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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 56.80 and 27.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 56.80 and 27.37 is: 37.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 56.80 = 27.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/56.80 = 27.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 56.80 × 27.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.55/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.78

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