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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.55, 41.26 and 20.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.55, 41.26 and 20.77 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.55 : 41.26 = 20.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.55/41.26 = 20.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.55x = 41.26 × 20.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.55x = 856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.97/27.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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