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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.55, 41.34 and 10.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.55, 41.34 and 10.44 is: 15.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.55 : 41.34 = 10.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.55/41.34 = 10.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.55x = 41.34 × 10.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.55x = 431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431.59/27.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.67

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