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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.73, 64.10 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.73, 64.10 and 27.52 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.73 : 64.10 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.73/64.10 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.73x = 64.10 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.73x = 1,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.03/42.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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