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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.10, 63 and 27.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.10, 63 and 27.82 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.10 : 63 = 27.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.10/63 = 27.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.10x = 63 × 27.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.10x = 1,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.66/42.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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