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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.74, 62.58 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.74, 62.58 and 27.30 is: 40.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.74 : 62.58 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.74/62.58 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.74x = 62.58 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.74x = 1,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.43/41.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.93

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