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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.37, 41.10 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.37, 41.10 and 14.54 is: 21.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.37 : 41.10 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.37/41.10 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.37x = 41.10 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.37x = 597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597.59/27.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.83

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