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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.07 and 13.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.07 and 13.13 is: 19.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.07 = 13.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.07 = 13.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.07 × 13.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539.04/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.69

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