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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.67 and 27.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.67 and 27.97 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.67 = 27.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.67 = 27.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.67 × 27.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.03/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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