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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.46, 41.15 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.46, 41.15 and 20.25 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.46 : 41.15 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.46/41.15 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.46x = 41.15 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.46x = 833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.29/27.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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