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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.95 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.95 and 27.73 is: 41.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.95 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.95 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.95 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 2,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577.50/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.58

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