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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.48, 41.17 and 20.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.48, 41.17 and 20.62 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.48 : 41.17 = 20.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.48/41.17 = 20.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.48x = 41.17 × 20.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.48x = 848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848.93/27.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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