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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.83, 41.52 and 27.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.83, 41.52 and 27.11 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.83 : 41.52 = 27.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.83/41.52 = 27.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.83x = 41.52 × 27.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.83x = 1,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.61/27.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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