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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.45, 41.15 and 20.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.45, 41.15 and 20.67 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.45 : 41.15 = 20.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.45/41.15 = 20.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.45x = 41.15 × 20.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.45x = 850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.47/27.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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