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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.85 and 27.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.85 and 27.10 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.85 = 27.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.85 = 27.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.85 × 27.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.55/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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