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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 92.82 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 92.82 and 27.66 is: 41.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 92.82 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/92.82 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 92.82 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 2,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.40/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.46

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