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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 63.91 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 63.91 and 27.49 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 63.91 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/63.91 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 63.91 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756.76/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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