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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.02, 58.01 and 27.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.02, 58.01 and 27.47 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.02 : 58.01 = 27.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.02/58.01 = 27.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.02x = 58.01 × 27.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.02x = 1,593.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.32/42.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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