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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.67 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.67 and 27.32 is: 40.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.67 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.67 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.67 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 1,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712.14/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.98

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