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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.74, 64.03 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.74, 64.03 and 27.48 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.74 : 64.03 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.74/64.03 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.74x = 64.03 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.74x = 1,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759.54/42.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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