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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 63.99 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 63.99 and 27.44 is: 41.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 63.99 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/63.99 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 63.99 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.81/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.09

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