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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.14 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.14 and 20.72 is: 31.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.14 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.14 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.14 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.42/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.05

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