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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.92, 42.11 and 27.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.92, 42.11 and 27.44 is: 41.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.92 : 42.11 = 27.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.92/42.11 = 27.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.92x = 42.11 × 27.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.92x = 1,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.50/27.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.39

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