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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 41.11 and 13.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 41.11 and 13.87 is: 20.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 41.11 = 13.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/41.11 = 13.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 41.11 × 13.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.20/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.80

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