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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.89, 41.84 and 7.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.89, 41.84 and 7.60 is: 11.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.89 : 41.84 = 7.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.89/41.84 = 7.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.89x = 41.84 × 7.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.89x = 317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.95/27.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.40

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