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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.52, 41.20 and 13.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.52, 41.20 and 13.96 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.52 : 41.20 = 13.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.52/41.20 = 13.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.52x = 41.20 × 13.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.52x = 575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575.01/27.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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