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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.20 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.20 and 13.96 is: 20.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.20 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.20 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.20 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.15/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.91

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