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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.88, 57.81 and 27.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.88, 57.81 and 27.15 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.88 : 57.81 = 27.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.88/57.81 = 27.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.88x = 57.81 × 27.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.88x = 1,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.54/41.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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