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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.31, 41 and 19.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.31, 41 and 19.71 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.31 : 41 = 19.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.31/41 = 19.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.31x = 41 × 19.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.31x = 808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.11/27.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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