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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.93, 41.62 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.93, 41.62 and 27.79 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.93 : 41.62 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.93/41.62 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.93x = 41.62 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.93x = 1,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156.62/27.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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