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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.78, 41.69 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.78, 41.69 and 11.75 is: 17.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.78 : 41.69 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.78/41.69 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.78x = 41.69 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.78x = 489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489.86/27.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.63

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