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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 41.07 and 11.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 41.07 and 11.15 is: 16.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 41.07 = 11.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/41.07 = 11.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 41.07 × 11.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457.73/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.70

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