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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 41.02 and 13.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 41.02 and 13.82 is: 20.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 41.02 = 13.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/41.02 = 13.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 41.02 × 13.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566.90/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.70

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