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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.74, 41.61 and 8.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.74, 41.61 and 8.48 is: 12.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.74 : 41.61 = 8.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.74/41.61 = 8.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.74x = 41.61 × 8.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.74x = 352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.85/27.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.72

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