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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 63.96 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 63.96 and 27.45 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 63.96 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/63.96 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 63.96 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.70/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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