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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.20, 41.12 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.20, 41.12 and 27.20 is: 41.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.20 : 41.12 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.20/41.12 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.20x = 41.12 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.20x = 1,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.46/27.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.12

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