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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 65.39 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 65.39 and 27.58 is: 41.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 65.39 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/65.39 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 65.39 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 1,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.46/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.34

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