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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.27 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.27 and 27.66 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.27 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.27 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.27 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777.71/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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