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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.89, 57.81 and 27.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.89, 57.81 and 27.35 is: 37.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.89 : 57.81 = 27.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.89/57.81 = 27.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.89x = 57.81 × 27.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.89x = 1,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.10/41.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.74

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