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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.92, 137.86 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.92, 137.86 and 27.80 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.92 : 137.86 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.92/137.86 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.92x = 137.86 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.92x = 3,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832.51/91.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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