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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.78, 92.67 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.78, 92.67 and 27.49 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.78 : 92.67 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.78/92.67 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.78x = 92.67 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.78x = 2,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.50/61.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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