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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.96, 41.78 and 27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.96, 41.78 and 27 is: 40.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.96 : 41.78 = 27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.96/41.78 = 27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.96x = 41.78 × 27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.96x = 1,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.93/27.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.34

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