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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 41.08 and 14.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 41.08 and 14.57 is: 21.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 41.08 = 14.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/41.08 = 14.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 41.08 × 14.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598.76/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.85

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