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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.29 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.29 and 20.79 is: 31.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.29 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.29 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.29 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858.37/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.17

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