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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.99, 41.98 and 7.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.99, 41.98 and 7.70 is: 11.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.99 : 41.98 = 7.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.99/41.98 = 7.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.99x = 41.98 × 7.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.99x = 323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323.29/27.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.55

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