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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.97, 41.92 and 9.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.97, 41.92 and 9.92 is: 14.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.97 : 41.92 = 9.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.97/41.92 = 9.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.97x = 41.92 × 9.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.97x = 415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415.93/27.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.87

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