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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 63.04 and 27.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 63.04 and 27.78 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 63.04 = 27.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/63.04 = 27.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 63.04 × 27.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 1,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.25/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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