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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.75, 57.62 and 27.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.75, 57.62 and 27.94 is: 38.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.75 : 57.62 = 27.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.75/57.62 = 27.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.75x = 57.62 × 27.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.75x = 1,609.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.61/41.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.55

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