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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.86, 41.79 and 9.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.86, 41.79 and 9.83 is: 14.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.86 : 41.79 = 9.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.86/41.79 = 9.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.86x = 41.79 × 9.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.86x = 410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410.80/27.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.75

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