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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 62.71 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 62.71 and 27.47 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 62.71 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/62.71 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 62.71 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 1,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.24/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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