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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.10, 58.12 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.10, 58.12 and 27.52 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.10 : 58.12 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.10/58.12 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.10x = 58.12 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.10x = 1,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.46/42.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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