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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.29, 41 and 13.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.29, 41 and 13.79 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.29 : 41 = 13.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.29/41 = 13.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.29x = 41 × 13.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.29x = 565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.39/27.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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