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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.80, 62.62 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.80, 62.62 and 27.48 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.80 : 62.62 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.80/62.62 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.80x = 62.62 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.80x = 1,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.80/41.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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