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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 57.38 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 57.38 and 27.77 is: 38.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 57.38 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/57.38 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 57.38 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 1,593.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.02/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.28

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