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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.87, 41.81 and 9.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.87, 41.81 and 9.84 is: 14.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.87 : 41.81 = 9.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.87/41.81 = 9.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.87x = 41.81 × 9.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.87x = 411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411.41/27.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.76

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