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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.36, 57.10 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.36, 57.10 and 27.38 is: 37.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.36 : 57.10 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.36/57.10 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.36x = 57.10 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.36x = 1,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.40/41.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.80

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