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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.57, 57.36 and 27.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.57, 57.36 and 27.01 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.57 : 57.36 = 27.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.57/57.36 = 27.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.57x = 57.36 × 27.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.57x = 1,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.29/41.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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