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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 92.99 and 27.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 92.99 and 27.75 is: 41.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 92.99 = 27.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/92.99 = 27.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 92.99 × 27.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 2,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580.47/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.62

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