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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.25, 40.84 and 14.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.25, 40.84 and 14.41 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.25 : 40.84 = 14.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.25/40.84 = 14.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.25x = 40.84 × 14.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.25x = 588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588.52/27.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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