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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 57.56 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 57.56 and 27.14 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 57.56 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/57.56 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 57.56 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 1,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562.08/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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