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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.77, 41.66 and 8.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.77, 41.66 and 8.52 is: 12.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.77 : 41.66 = 8.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.77/41.66 = 8.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.77x = 41.66 × 8.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.77x = 354.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354.69/27.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12.77

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