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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.12, 133.68 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.12, 133.68 and 27.43 is: 41.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.12 : 133.68 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.12/133.68 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.12x = 133.68 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.12x = 3,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666.99/89.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.15

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