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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.65, 57.43 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.65, 57.43 and 27.09 is: 37.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.65 : 57.43 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.65/57.43 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.65x = 57.43 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.65x = 1,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.85/41.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.36

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