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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.39, 41.10 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.39, 41.10 and 20.25 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.39 : 41.10 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.39/41.10 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.39x = 41.10 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.39x = 832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.28/27.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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