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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 42.08 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 42.08 and 24.92 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 42.08 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/42.08 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 42.08 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.63/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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