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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.51, 41.25 and 13.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.51, 41.25 and 13.97 is: 20.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.51 : 41.25 = 13.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.51/41.25 = 13.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.51x = 41.25 × 13.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.51x = 576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576.26/27.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.95

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