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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 65.16 and 27.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 65.16 and 27.41 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 65.16 = 27.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/65.16 = 27.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 65.16 × 27.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 1,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.04/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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