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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.53, 41.28 and 13.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.53, 41.28 and 13.81 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.53 : 41.28 = 13.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.53/41.28 = 13.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.53x = 41.28 × 13.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.53x = 570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.08/27.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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