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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.77, 92.66 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.77, 92.66 and 27.51 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.77 : 92.66 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.77/92.66 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.77x = 92.66 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.77x = 2,548.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.94/61.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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