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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 58.92 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 58.92 and 27.16 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 58.92 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/58.92 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 58.92 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,600.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.27/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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