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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.41, 41.13 and 11.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.41, 41.13 and 11.39 is: 17.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.41 : 41.13 = 11.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.41/41.13 = 11.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.41x = 41.13 × 11.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.41x = 468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468.47/27.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.09

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