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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.38, 41.01 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.38, 41.01 and 13.82 is: 20.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.38 : 41.01 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.38/41.01 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.38x = 41.01 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.38x = 566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.50/27.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.69

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