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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.15, 56.81 and 27.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.15, 56.81 and 27.36 is: 37.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.15 : 56.81 = 27.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.15/56.81 = 27.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.15x = 56.81 × 27.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.15x = 1,554.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.32/41.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.77

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