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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.70, 63.89 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.70, 63.89 and 27.41 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.70 : 63.89 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.70/63.89 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.70x = 63.89 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.70x = 1,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.29/42.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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