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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 59.55 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 59.55 and 27.61 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 59.55 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/59.55 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 59.55 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.08/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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