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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.55, 63.70 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.55, 63.70 and 27.29 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.55 : 63.70 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.55/63.70 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.55x = 63.70 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.55x = 1,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.14/42.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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