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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.94, 113.96 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.94, 113.96 and 27.84 is: 41.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.94 : 113.96 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.94/113.96 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.94x = 113.96 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.94x = 3,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.99/75.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.78

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