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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.68 and 9.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.68 and 9.74 is: 14.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.68 = 9.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.68 = 9.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.68 × 9.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406.04/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.62

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