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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.13 and 20.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.13 and 20.64 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.13 = 20.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.13 = 20.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.13 × 20.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.92/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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