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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.92, 59.27 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.92, 59.27 and 27.41 is: 37.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.92 : 59.27 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.92/59.27 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.92x = 59.27 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.92x = 1,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.29/42.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.84

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