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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 41.76 and 10.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 41.76 and 10.73 is: 16.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 41.76 = 10.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/41.76 = 10.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 41.76 × 10.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448.19/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.09

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