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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.30, 41.00 and 13.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.30, 41.00 and 13.80 is: 20.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.30 : 41.00 = 13.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.30/41.00 = 13.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.30x = 41.00 × 13.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.30x = 565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565.73/27.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.72

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