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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 41.52 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 41.52 and 27.77 is: 41.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 41.52 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/41.52 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 41.52 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,152.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.80/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.30

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