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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.83, 57.75 and 27.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.83, 57.75 and 27.83 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.83 : 57.75 = 27.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.83/57.75 = 27.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.83x = 57.75 × 27.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.83x = 1,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.18/41.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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