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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.82, 92.73 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.82, 92.73 and 27.58 is: 41.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.82 : 92.73 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.82/92.73 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.82x = 92.73 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.82x = 2,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557.49/61.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.37

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