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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 41.08 and 27.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 41.08 and 27.78 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 41.08 = 27.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/41.08 = 27.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 41.08 × 27.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.13/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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