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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 92.97 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 92.97 and 27.77 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 92.97 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/92.97 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 92.97 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 2,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.78/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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